Chapter 5: 2 Years Later

~Motel/ 2 years later~

(Optimus POV)

"Daddy do I have to?" Marie looks at me, pleading for me to turn around and go back to the motel. I gave off a sigh, her answer evident in my sigh.

"Yes, I know you don't want to be away from me, but I don't want to see you bored in my alt form while I work."

"But daddy…school sucks…"

"Marie, what did I say about your language?"

"Dad~"

"No, I won't listen to any more of your excuses. We are almost there, get yourself ready sweetspark."

I heard her huff before getting her school bag at the back, then checking her things. It has been five months since we moved to the motel, and the incident of Arlene Manyag. Joseph was removed from the police force and now he is in prison. His sudden burst of anger has convinced the authorities that he was part of her murder. But they still haven't found the real murderer, the man in a trench coat with red organic optics. However, that isn't the only case happening in the Philippines. A strange F-22 jet is spotted at night, flying over the city. The military said that they did not send one of their own flyers in the skies, up to now they still have not found it and know who the pilot is yet. It was a good thing that we had moved to a motel that is far from the main city. Apparently I still need to go there to attend my job, I'm getting closer to buying the ticket out of here, a little more and I have earned enough. As for Marie's language, I have taught her how to speak English myself. I have used the internet as my references, and thankfully, she now understands me and even speaks English as I do. Although she has also learned some curses, which is very unfortunate for me.

"Daddy…I dun want to go…"

I look back to Marie, she was back to slumping down in her seat, I only sigh again. "School won't be that bad sweetie."

"But I don't like my classmates!" she whined.

"You are going, and that is final, if you have bully troubles tell me." I reach to cup her cheek and caress it softly.

"But…*sigh*…okay…"

Finally we soon arrived at her school, it was cheap and very close to the motel. I was able to enroll her to it a month ago, not only do I want her to learn but I want her to develop friends. Everyday I see her to be lonely, and that's when I realized that she doesn't have any friends at all after her creators died. No wait, Catherine was her close friend, but even then she was taken to her uncle in a province for her to be taken care of. Joseph is not himself anymore, the loss of his wife shattered his heart, he may have forgotten Catherine. I parked in front of the gates, just in time for the bell to ring. "Alright sweetie, good luck." I gave her a kiss on the forehead before opening the door for her.

"Bye daddy." She climbs down slowly with her bag, I closed my door and watch her run inside the building.

I then drove towards the city, while doing so, I remembered that Marie's birthday is coming this week. I should prepare a surprise for her. Hmmmm…I wonder what gift she would like…

~School/ Classroom B-4~

(Marie POV)

I was sitting down in my seat, listening to my history teacher. I was really bored, and I wanted for the day to end. Sadly this is only the third period, lunch is next after this. I want to stay with daddy so much, because he's the only person I could feel so secure. Plus, I could talk to him while he was working.

"Marie! Pay attention!"

My teacher smacks the ruler in her hand on the blackboard. I quickly sat straight, but I did rolled my eyes. She then went back to lecturing. This is so boring…why did daddy have to send me here anyway? I could stay in the motel and play with my video games, or maybe even make him some energon before comes back home. My mind was then away from reality while thinking about daddy's stories, I doubt anyone would believe me that my daddy is a giant alien robot from a different planet. I jumped with a yelp when the teacher smacked her ruler on my desk.

"I said pay attention!"

"Y-Yes ma'am!" I said

I pretty much could have smack this woman, but if I did, dad might be angry at me. So I endured the long lecturing subject until the school bell rang for lunch time. We all got up from our seats then walked out of the classroom. I was carrying my lunchbox, dad made me egg sandwich, it was my favorite sandwich so my day isn't all that bad. I didn't go to the canteen because I knew that the seats there are full. So I went to the garden beside it and sat down on the bench before pulling out my lunch. When I pulled out my phone, I got a message from dad.

'Sweet spark, I will be working late today, so don't wait for me at school instead head straight back home. There is food in the fridge for you. I love you and have a nice day sweetie. From Dad'

"Ugh…Please let it be spaghetti, and not liver steak." I groaned.

I ate my sandwich soon, and when the bell rang, I quickly rush back to my classroom. Finally, the next subject is my favorite, mathematics. The teacher was really kind and sweet, her name's Ms. Fidel. She usually talks to every student here, not about the subject all the time, but friendly chit chat and stuff. She even has a crush on my dad. Tee hee, yeah, then she's going to freak out if she ever finds out about what my dad is. But, even if he is an alien, I still love him to death.

"Marie, can you tell me what equation we will use?" Ms. Fidel ask me while pointing at the several equations.

"Equation b?" I guessed.

"That's correct, now please solve this problem for you classmates." She said.

I got up from my seat and walked to the blackboard after picking up the chalk, I was so confused at this problem for a while, until Ms. Fidel helped me with it. She's really nice, and doesn't give a damn if the other strict teachers warned her about her kindness towards students. I say, they're the ones who should be warned about their behavior over the students.

After that solving, I went back to my seat and listen to Ms. Fidel's lectures. She's a really kinds person, and I think she likes me, like I'm her little sister or something. Plus, I sometimes see dad blush when she is talking to him, even she blushes when he's around. I could see romance blooming! I also did spot them one time to be talking to each other; they were both talking about some interesting things. When the subject was over, Ms. Fidel walked to me.

"Marie, can talk to you for a minute?"

"Sure Ms. Fidel!"

We walked towards the hallway and stopped there.

"I wanted to ask you something Marie, where is your mother?"

"She…I-I don't have a mom…" I look down on the ground; I think she felt guilty for asking that question.

"Oh! I'm so sorry…I didn't mean to ask that question."

"No it's okay Ms. Fidel, but, why do you ask?" Then I grinned. "Is because about my dad?" I teased.

"What? No! I would never…fine…yes it is." She sighed while I snickered. "Well, I wanted to ask about…his interests…"

Well one thing for sure he likes femmes! Oh whoops! Can't say that to her, secret stuff. No wait, I think it's because it's his private business. "He likes…country music, and also classical."

"What about…the food that he likes?"

Energon! "Spaghetti."

"I see."

"Ms. Fidel, do you have a crush on my dad?" I asked bluntly.

She instantly blushed hard then looks away from me. "I can't answer that to 10 year old."

"It's alright Ms. Fidel, I'm sure dad also has a crush on you. Oh whoops!" I face palmed while I made her blush even more.

"I think you should get back to class Marie." She said after clearing her throat then nudges me towards the classroom.

"Okay, by the way, he won't be picking me up after school today."

"Why?"

I told her the reason; I could see in her eyes that she was a bit unsure about my safety. "I'll walk you back to your home; children walking down the streets at your age are very dangerous. There might be criminals around."

"Thank you Ms. Fidel!" I thanked her.

She gave me a smile before she turns and walks away from me. I went back in the classroom, just in time for my Science teacher to come in. Science was never my thing at all; I suck at it, really bad. Well at least my teacher isn't paying attention to his class, because most of us are just doing what we want without him noticing. And when the bell rang, I grabbed my bag and ran outside towards the gates. Ms. Fidel was there, carrying her bag and all.

So we both went to my house, or more like a motel. While we were walking there, we were talking a lot of stuff, like our favorite TV shows and about some showbiz going on lately. I didn't bring the topic about dad because maybe she might not want to hear anymore of it. Then she starts to talk about her favorites, flowers, color, and shoes! We both like shoes! Fancy ones! Although she says she likes simple and elegant kinds. I on the other hand, wanted the sexy and cute ones.

As soon as we arrive at the motel, she gave me her farewells before walking back to her home. I pulled out the key then unlock the door, I went inside with a yawn. Boy, school was definitely tiring. I threw my bag at the table then went to the fridge. I opened it and squealed when I saw it was spaghetti. "Thank you dad!" I squealed while putting it in the microwave.

~Hours later~

I snorted when I heard the door open and close, then the lights were turned on, I covered my eyes because of the sudden light. Then a few moments later, my eyes adjusted. When I look at the entrance, I saw dad walking in and sat down on the couch. "How was your day sweetie?" he asked

"Great!"

"Uh huh…what did you do this time?" He asked, although I know he was playing with me.

"Oh you know, listening to boring classes and all, and I had a long chat with Ms. Fidel." The moment I mentioned her name, dad instantly frowned. I frowned too and had the urge to ask him. "What's wrong daddy?" I laid my head on his lap, looking up to his face. He stroke my head softly.

"I bumped into her earlier." He said

"And?"

"And…we had a long talk, I did take her out at the nearby café, we both talked a lot of things…but…that led to…a much more complicated topic." He explained.

"What do you mean? Ms. Fidel's really nice! She could your lover!"

At this point, I busted myself up. He raised an eye brow as he looks at me, suspiciously. "Sweetspark…have you been trying to get us together?"

"What? Who me? I would-" his stern gaze made me stop, so I had to tell him the truth. "Yes…"

He sighed then pulled me even closer to him, now I was sitting on his lap with my head pressed on his chest. "Sweetie sometimes, relationships such as this is very complicated. I hope you understand that."

"I know, but I just want you to have someone too."

"I have you darling."

"But…what about a lover? Don't you have one?"

"I…I…do before…but…I lost her…Marie, I want you to know right now…I'm not sure that I am ready to get into another relationship. Please understand me sweetspark."

I didn't say a word to him then, I just laid my head on his chest, looking at the TV which was turned on now. I guess, he and Ms. Fidel won't be getting into it anymore. I was still curious at what happened to them though. "What exactly happened when you and Ms. Fidel talked?" I felt his chest rise as he takes a deep breath before answering me.

"She is not agreeing on one thing, and I completely understand her. I told her about what I really am, and who I really was. Of course she fainted then woke up after a few minutes. Then…she suddenly…told me that she could not accept me, accept what I am. After that, she left me without saying farewell." The way he explained it, I could tell he was hurting inside, that made me angry. I can't believe she just rejected him like that! Dad is a kind person! No matter if he's an alien or not!

"I'm sorry daddy…"

"It's alright, none of it was your fault. I wanted to let her see the person who her lover is. But, I suppose that it is my fault, I shouldn't have showed her my true self." He said

We were silent for a while, then we changed the topic about something else. We talked about the special occasions coming soon, one would be my birthday! Two Christmas! Then lastly New Year! Christmas vacation is coming soon! I can't wait! With all that talking made me really sleepy. I then felt like I was lifted from the ground, I look up with my sleepy eyes to see dad carrying me to my bed, well more like our bed cuz it's the only one in this motel room. I snuggled up my pillow while dad was covering me with a blanket. I felt him kiss my forehead then my cheeks before whispering "Goodnight."

"Night daddy…" I whispered before sleep overtook me.

(Optimus POV)

Once I heard Marie started to make soft snores, I sighed softly. I went to the couch and sit down, slumping down then thought about Alice. I shouldn't have shown her my true self, it was a bad move. I have to admit, I like her, and Marie likes her. She likes Marie as well, but, I don't know if she likes me. I suppose she did, before she knew what I am. Now that think about it, if I did create an intimate relationship with her, I might forget about my duties as leader of the Autobots. I thought about the old days, the times about my first sparkmate. Elita-1, as soon as her image comes to view I couldn't stop thinking about her. The things we do together, drinking energon, dating, all those things…how I wish for her to be in my arms right now. I wonder…if she is still alive... I pull out two tickets for the boat ride, and then a question popped in my processor.

How will Marie react about the departure for California tomorrow?

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